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Yoga Basics: Your guide to the Practice of Yoga

katrina asked:


I am overweigt and totally out of shape. I want to start doing yoga to get my body used to movements again. Does anyone know of a beginners guide or dvd they could recommend ?

Jessica B asked:


I’ve been getting back to the gym to lose weight and get healthy. I have found I really enjoy yoga, would it be possible to do 3 one hour very intense power yoga classes a week instead of weight training? Or there is no substituting?

Adam asked:


I have kyphosis (Curved spine) and I have a desk job where I am sitting 8 hours a day.
What are some good yoga stretches I can do to prevent my low back, butt, hamstrings and hip flexors from getting so ungodly tight?

Thanks

ajbbbygrl asked:


I’m a beginning yoga student and I want a mat so I don’t have to use the rentals at the gym. I want one that will be of a good quality, but not too expensive that will work well. Does anyone have any suggestions of a good kind and where I can find it?

big indian eyes asked:


So I take a yoga class in nyc. The problem is usually when I’m doing “chair pose,” my hips get really sore, so much that I have to stop the pose. Are there any stretches I can do beforehand to minimize the soreness? Thanks!
I am asking for specific stretches. If you don’t have any useful/ relevant information, please don’t answer.

trunksbarrera asked:


I have really weak arms. I was wondering if yoga could help me find balance and strengthen my arms for handstands. I like to breakdance, but my arms are to weak to do long handstands. Anybody think Yoga will help me get sronger arms and develop flexibility?

Alex asked:


Sometimes, very rarely, while doing yoga for extended periods of time, when I totally relax, an incredible feeling washes over me. The closest metaphor I can make of it is having an orgasm of total happiness… Does anyone know what this is called?

dogsrule93 asked:


Hi!

I have been practicing yoga for about 3 years now, and i love it. I am sick of my 9-5 office job. I was wondering how much the average yoga teacher makes per year and if you get any health benefits? Can you live on a yoga teacher’s salary. or do you need multiple jobs?

Just one baby’s mama asked:


I just started yoga, but whenever I try to roll up or down, or anything involving my bum on the ground, my tailbone digs into the ground and is very painful. Am I missing something?? I am definitely not bony…. I’m a good size 12.

h n asked:


I’m trying to find pictures and diagrams of positions for yoga and pilates, possibly also with instructions. It would be even better if they could all be on the same webpage for easy printing. All answers are appreciated. Thanks!